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 🔗Fire & Recreation Crew Member

  • Full Time
  • Temporary
  • Golden Pond, KY
  • $700 USD / Week
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), The Daniel Boone National Forest, and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area have partnered to host a Kentucky Fire & Recreation Crew.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Required Skills:
    Minimum Qualifications:
    Must be between ages 18 and 30, and up to 35 if a military veteran.
    Able to pass the moderate level pack test. (https://bit.ly/3QKjKF3)
    Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide primary documentation to support this
    Must be cleared through an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, as well as state and federal Criminal History Checks
    Must have a high school diploma, GED, or agree to attain either during term of service (this is essential to obtaining and using the AmeriCorps Education Award)
    Exhibits the ability to effectively collaborate on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities.
    Comfortable with ambiguity and being a part of a fast-paced team driven by innovation and entrepreneurial approaches.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    General comfort with and prior experience in outdoor environments.
    Experience with BIPOC communities
    Strong interest in a future career in natural resources, environmental science, parks and recreation, or conservation.

  • How to Apply:

    To Apply: Complete the Application, upload cover letter and resume.

    Questions can be addressed to:
    Angela Gerstner
    Recruitment Coordinator
    Agerstner@conservationlegacy.org

  • Contact Name: Angela Gerstner
  • Application Email: agerstner@conservationlegacy.org
  • Application URL: https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/5452

Website Southeast Conservation Corps

Southeast Conservation Corps:  Engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service.  Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, up to 35 for veterans, to complete conservation service projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC provides members with impactful opportunities through a unique set of programs that engage people in meaningful education and service to their communities and natural landscapes. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.  SECC partners with various land management agencies in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast region, such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State Parks, and conservation-based non-profits.

Title: AmeriCorps Crew Member – Kentucky Fire & Recreation Crew
Reports to: Crew Leader
Duty Station: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Golden Pond, KY
(Ideally, members will live within one hour of duty station. Optional shared housing available during off time*)
Locations: Crew will be based out of Kentucky. Service projects will take place in Kentucky.
Season Dates: 01/13/2025 – 05/23/2025
Status: This is a full-time, seasonal, 19-week- 675-hour AmeriCorps National Service position
Stipend: $400/week AmeriCorps living allowance, plus $300/week additional benefit ($700/week total, pre-tax, disbursed bi-weekly)
AmeriCorps Award: A $2,817.14 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program.
Other Benefits: Wilderness First Aid, USFS chainsaw recognized certification, certifications related to wildland fire, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority Certificate (upon successful completion of hours), $200 fire boot stipend, food & transportation provided while in the field overnight, uniform shirts, personal protective equipment, and other developmental opportunities as available.
Crew Structure: 1 Crew Leader, 1 Assistant Crew Leader, 4 Crew Members

This crew will engage in various natural resource management projects through fuels management, prescribed fire, and developed recreation service projects. The Kentucky Fire & Recreation Crew provides an open and supportive space where members collaborate, learn from, and grow alongside one another as members gain leadership and technical skills, and engage in professional development opportunities through trainings and certifications related to fire and developed recreation management. As a crew, you will perform manual labor and complete conservation projects using various manual and power tools. You will be engaged in the program as a leader and will participate/ facilitate in environmental education and leadership development activities in addition to service projects. Risk management is of utmost importance, and all policies and procedures must be followed.

The term of service will include a variety of tasks aimed at improving and maintaining recreation sites and supporting forest management activities. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Developed Recreation:
Heavy Recreation Site Improvements
Restoration/Stabilization
Gravel Surfacing
Painting and Repairs
Data Collection
Trail Building/Maintenance

Prescribed Fire Activities:
Chainsaw use
Establishing prescribed fire containment lines
Providing holding and ignition resources for multiple prescribed burn units
Trail Building/Maintenance